![]() One of the speakers was blown and was replaced at 66K. Transaxle seal on the driver side replaced at 34K. This is the second time I had the suspension bushings replaced at 66K, and the second time I had steering column replaced at 66K. I am the original poster of the review for the 2007 Cobalt LS. I would buy another Cobalt coupe, but I would buy new Cobalt LT instead of buying a two year old off lease vehicle, because I think the first owner was hard on the car with the steering/suspension issues. I like the Driver's Information Center (DIC) with the information on fuel range and average MPG. ![]() I love the way the Cobalt Coupe looks from the side and rear, but do not care for the styling of the front grille it looks like a 1998-2004 Malibu from the front. I usually drive 70 to 75 MPH on the highway. Doing 100% Highway I average 35 to 36 MPG. I average 30 to 31 MPG driving 60% highway 40% Stop & Go. I have to pump the brake in order for it to go into reverse from park. This only happens when I have not driven the car for a while. Did not have an issue when purchased just happened recently.įloor shifter is locked, even when having your foot on brake and pressing the shifter button. Has a wind noise / rattle in the dash when driving on highway. Fixed under warranty.įM radio would cut out for a few seconds and come back on later at 25K. Steering column needed to be replaced at 30K miles. Now I know why they discontinued the model, and why they almost went out of business. Piece of junk.wouldn't recommend this car to my worst enemy. Problem is, we are still making payments on it. My mechanic told me this is basically a "throw away" car like the old Saturns. Got it back from the mechanic while we decide what to do, and now the windshield wipers don't work. Turns out it has one bad cylinder and one on the way out. This weekend, brought it back to my mechanic for the check engine light. There are no service bulletins on this problem. Unable to trace the problem for this to the electrical system, so who knows what's up. In addition, at the same time the blinker for the turn signals stopped working. The next problem was the stereo only operated the right speakers. My mechanic looked at it and said that it appeared to be a problem with a cylinder, but since it was intermittent, it could be a problem with the electrical system. After about a year, things started going wrong, starting with the check engine light. Purchased for my daughter who was in high school. I would probably only recommend the LS or LT models to the younger generation because they don't care about creature comforts all that much.The car was OK at the beginning. Body panels are awfully weak so don't push your door in with your butt or you could possibly dent it. Cup holders in front are a little to close to the controls but they are ok. Has a ton of trunk space and ample leg room for driver and passengers. True this is not a fast car but you do get great gas mileage as well as a quiet ride from point A to point B. I have the two door version with the stock spoiler which gives it a fast "looking" appearance. But in all actuality electronics are just prone for something to go wrong. I have the base model which doesn't have electric anything. ![]() The cost of other cars I've owned have always doubled the price of this. I just bought my 2007 Chevy Cobalt LS as a last resort for a car. ![]()
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